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Guided Discovery

Explore your interests and discover potential majors, fields and career paths before starting college.
 

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Earn College Credits

Get a head start on your degree and earn college credit as a high school student.
 

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Develop Crucial Skills

Prepare for success in college by honing essential skills like critical thinking, research and academic writing. 

Pre-College Courses

Kent State University's Pre-College Programs offer a diverse and enriching selection of opportunities for K-12 students to explore their interests, build key skills and earn college credit while broadening their horizons. 

  • Programs for K-8 Students

    Programs for K-8 Students

    Kent State University's K-8 programs strive to ignite the flame of learning in young minds. From diverse summer youth programs and specialized courses to engaging workshops, we give learners a vibrant environment to explore their passions, nourish their curiosity, and develop their intellectual capabilities.

  • Tech Prep

    Tech Prep

    Ohio College Tech Prep prepares students for high skill, high demand technical careers in a competitive global economy.  
    Rigorous educational pathways emphasize math, science and technology and lead to postsecondary education.  Educators, employers and communities collaborate to develop and deliver Tech Prep opportunities to all Ohio Students.

  • College Credit Plus

    College Credit Plus

    The College Credit Plus Program (CCP) at Kent State University is designed to provide qualified 7th- through 12th-grade students with the opportunity to enhance their high school education with a true college experience.

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Expand horizons, explore new interests and build valuable skills at Kent State University.

 

Explore our pre-college and K-12 programs or contact us to learn more.